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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What New England state is William in at the opening of Section 9?
(a) Rhode Island.
(b) Maine.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) New Hampshire.

2. What is the Boston University student studying in Kennebunkport, Maine?
(a) History of the town.
(b) Marine biology.
(c) Marketing of tourism.
(d) Old gristmill on Kennebunkport River.

3. With what did Duncan McDougal threaten the Indian population in order to save the town of Astoria, Oregon?
(a) Total annihilation by military.
(b) Uncorking a vial he said held smallpox.
(c) Destruction by fire.
(d) Beheading.

4. What does William complain about when he stops for gas in Fredericksburg, Virginia?
(a) Weather.
(b) Loss of service.
(c) Price of food.
(d) Price of gas.

5. What country was Robert Owen from?
(a) Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Britain.

6. What was the name of the navy ship William served on?
(a) U.S.S. Mount Vernon.
(b) U.S.S. Lake Champlain
(c) U.S S. Jefferson.
(d) U.S.S. Philadelphia.

7. For what did the Nez Perce Indians value Captain Clark?
(a) His ability to dress a wound.
(b) His ability to tell a story.
(c) His humor.
(d) His boastfulness.

8. What happened to Pete when he was a young boy?
(a) He was crippled.
(b) He was given a piano.
(c) He moved to England.
(d) He lost his puppy.

9. What mountains does William hike in while in Virginia?
(a) Smokey Mountains.
(b) Blue Ridge Mountains.
(c) Green Mountains.
(d) Appalachian Mountains.

10. Where does William spend the night in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho?
(a) Church pew.
(b) Campground.
(c) With Adventist church members.
(d) Hotel.

11. What kind of meat did Lewis and Clark favor on their expedition in the Northwest coast?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Beaver tail.
(c) Horse.
(d) Rabbit.

12. What river does William cross to get into Gallipolis, Ohio?
(a) Ohio River.
(b) Green River.
(c) Mississippi River.
(d) Columbus River.

13. Where does William meet Marion Horner Robie?
(a) Melvin Village, New Hampshire.
(b) Springfield, Vermont.
(c) Boston, Massachusetts.
(d) Providence, Rhode Island.

14. What route does William take when he gets to New Jersey and wants to travel to the Pine Barrens?
(a) Route 102.
(b) Interstate 87.
(c) U.S. Highway 9.
(d) George Washington Bridge.

15. What is Stacie McDougald running away from?
(a) Abusive stepfather.
(b) Police.
(c) Drug dealers.
(d) Grandparents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name did Robert Owen give the town of Harmonie?

2. How long has Tom's family been in the maple syrup business?

3. Where does Stacie say she needs a ride?

4. What does William envy about Arthur's way of life?

5. What does the man tell stories about on the ferry ride William takes from Connecticut?

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